July Fourth fireworks will be exploding all around the county

4S Ranch Fourth of July Fireworks: Fireworks begin at dusk at Del Norte High School. Gates open at 7 p.m. at Del Norte High School, 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego. 4sconnect.com. $5 parking.

Escondido Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket and head to Grape Day Park. Free entertainment includes musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and, of course, fireworks. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Grills, alcohol, pets and tall chairs should not be brought to the park. 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido. (760) 743-8207, (760) 839-4138, escondido.org. Free.

Julian Community Fourth of July Parade: This historic gold rush town’s pre-parade activities feature a Marine Color Guard, a flyover by vintage military aircraft, a mock gunfight and robbery performed by the Julian Doves and Desperadoes, music by the Emerald Society Pipe Band and Blake Rogers, followed by the national anthem and a cannon shot to start the parade at noon. Known as the “best little small-town parade in America,” the parade begins at Julian High School, marching along Main Street to Frank Lane Park, followed by an American Legion barbecue at 1:30 p.m. No fireworks are planned. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Julian. (760) 765-1857 or julianparade.com.

LegoLand’s Red, White and BOOM!: Enjoy a picnic, games, water toss and sack races along with patriotic music and entertainment. 8:30 p.m. fireworks. All activities included with admission to the park. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 918-5346 or california.legoland.com.

Oceanside’s Independence Day Parade: The annual parade will take place Saturday, June 30 along Coast Highway going from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive. The parade starts at 10 a.m. Food, vendors and music will be available at the Oceanside Pier from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July Fourth. The Strand between Wisconsin Avenue and Breakwater Way will be closed to cars July Fourth. No fireworks are planned. (760) 754-4512, oceansideparade.com.

Poway Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Enjoy patriotic music and daylong family activities, including face painting, train robbery re-enactments and old-fashioned games along with an arts-and-crafts market and photos with Uncle Sam. See displays of antique clocks, cars, model trains and quilts. Cool off with a scoop at the ice cream social. Storyteller Charles Johnson will perform on the Gazebo Stage. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway. Free. (858) 668-4576, poway.org/oldpowaypark.

Poway July Fourth Fireworks: Enjoy DJ music, recreational games and snacks, followed by a 9 p.m. fireworks display. 7 to 10 p.m. at Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, Poway. $2 admission; free for children 11 and younger accompanied by an adult. poway.org.